How averaging works
Weighted-average entry is the total ₹ invested divided by total quantity:
avg = Σ(qty × price) ÷ Σ(qty)
That means a small add-on at a far-from-average price barely moves your average. To bring your average down meaningfully, you either need a large add-on or a price far below your current average. The suggester does the maths for you.
Average down vs. pyramid up
- Average down — adds at lower prices to reduce your average. Use only when your thesis is intact; never as a way to "fix" a trade you already think is wrong. Cap total invested ₹ before you start, not after.
- Pyramid up — adds at higher prices, with progressively smaller size. Each add-on uses a trailing stop so your aggregate open risk stays bounded. The classic Livermore approach for trend-followers.
Multi-account use
If you trade the same symbol from multiple accounts (a long-term demat for SIP-style adds, a margin account for swing rotations), tag each entry with the account name. The per-account breakdown shows quantity, average, P&L and weight — useful when one account is for compounders and the other is for tactical positions you might exit independently.
Trailing stop suggestion
The trailing-stop % field is applied to the current price. Once you're up > 1R, raise the stop to "trail by X%" of the latest price — so a sharp pullback locks in some profit instead of giving back the entire move.
Privacy
Your strategy is saved to localStorage and never leaves the browser. Open DevTools → Application → Local Storage to inspect. Click Clear all at the top to wipe it.
FAQ
Should I average down when a stock is falling?
Only if (a) your fundamental thesis hasn't changed, (b) you've pre-decided your maximum exposure, and (c) the price action is at a technical support level you respect. Random "DCA into a falling knife" is the most common way retail traders blow up.
What's a good add-on size for pyramiding?
Halving each rung is conservative: 100, 50, 25, 12. Some trend-followers go 100, 75, 50 (less aggressive shrink). The default here is "halve each step" — change the base qty to suit.
Does this support short positions?
Yes — switch the side to "Short". Profit is calculated as (avg entry − current price) × qty.
Why doesn't the calculator fetch live prices?
Live market data requires a paid feed and an exchange data licence. This tool stays free, ad-light, and 100% browser-side — paste the current price from your broker / TradingView and recompute on a refresh.